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Chris Brewster, Curator of Billericay’s Cater Museum, told us this morning about a very exciting visit to the museum by members of the Ealdfaeder Anglo Saxon re-enactment group, who were going to be demonstrating some of the many skills of the time such as weaving and leather craft. Chris spoke enthusiastically about her fascination with the Dark Ages, a period of history which she believes is often misrepresented; she also talked about early Saxon settlement in what is now Billericay town centre, and how a 7th Century ruler of much of East Anglia – King Raedwald – is believed to have kept his options open at a time of great change in religious belief.
Chris also briefly mentioned other things the Cater is involved with, including the forthcoming display of the Billericay Town Model in the Reading Rooms on 19th and 20th July.
The Museum, near Costa Coffee in the High Street, is well worth a visit; it’s open Monday to Saturday (except Bank Holidays), 2-5pm.
